Bee Gul

Bee Gul
Born Bee Gul
Lahore, Punjab Pakistan
Alma mater Kinnaird College for Women University
Occupation screenwriter and director
Years active 2010-present
Notable work Talkhiyaan, Pehchaan, Kaun Qamar Ara, Firdous ki Dozakh, Zid

Bee Gul (Urdu: بی گل‎) is a Pakistani screenwriter and director. She wrote some critically acclaimed TV plays and telefilms like Talkhiyaan,[1][2] Pehchaan[3], Kaun Qamar Ara, Firdous ki Dozakh,[4] Pheeki Theek Kehta Hai and Zid.[5] She created visible ripples in the world of Pakistani television writing. An extraordinary sense of the screenplay going beyond mere dialogue writing became the characteristic of her style, which touched tabooed topics in a bold but commendable way. Both her plays Talkhiyaan and Pehchan have been anything but the usual run-of-the mill dramas which airs on television all the time.[6]

Her effortless characterization and seamless handling of the timeline are commendable.[7] Bee Gul's stories often deal with themes of Reality & Identity.[8] Hypocrisy is the underlying theme, involving bitter love & conservative values. While her work resists labels, it is often described as Artsy.[9] She wrote some of the best Inspirational, Women-centric plays that threw light upon several social issues, especially those concerning The Asian or Indian Women, and it actually portrayed the power of a gutsy woman.[10]

Among Bee Gul's favorite writers/directors and influences are Rajinder Singh Bedi, Saadat Hasan Manto, Ismat Chughtai, Gulzar, Sahir Ludhianvi, Arundhati Roy, J. K. Rowling, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Jon Elia and Asghar Farhadi. In Talkhiyan the opening theme "Mujh se ab meri mohabbat ke fasaaney na kaho",[11] was based on a Sahir Ludhianvi's poem and serial itself was named after Sahir Ludhianavi's Book, Talkhiyan.

TV series

Ain[12] was a series made up of stories which explore all the various relationships that we go through in life; be they with people, with a special place, with God and religion or those of the spiritual kind. Picking up on a different ‘connection’ every week, the series will follow all sorts of relationships as they grow and transform. It could be a conflict between father and son; the ever-changing relationship between a husband and wife; the dynamics of sibling rivalry in a brother/sister relationship; the relationship between a character’s past, present and future or how a man’s love for God can reach extreme fanaticism. The series looks at the nature of human relationships from many different perspectives. And makes us realize that whatever the connection, no matter how deep or superficial, it will always leave an impact on our lives and inevitably make us who we are.[13]

Telefilms

Bee Gul's first script Kaun Qamar Aara was a television film that aired on Hum TV's 2nd telefilms festival, centers on the issues of undivided India and brings to life a tale of a husband and wife during this time. This one-hour short story featured renowned Pakistani actor Shakeel and Faiza Hassan. Kaun Qamar Ara was the only film that was nominated in every category at 2nd Hum Telefilm Awards.[14] Gul received Best Telefilm Writer Award for Kaun Qamar Ara.[15]

Television

Year Title StoryScreenplayDialogueDirectorNotes
Dramas
2010-2011 Kaun Qamar AraYes YesYes Sakina Samo Telefilm / Hum TV
2012-2013 TalkhiyaanYes YesYes Khalid Ahmed 19 episodes / Express Entertainment
2012-2013 Firdous ki Dozakh Yes YesYes Khalid Ahmed Telefilm / Hum TV
2013-2014 Ain Yes YesYes Adnan Wai Qureshi 13 Episodes / Geo TV Entertainment
2013-2014 Chup ka Shor Yes YesYes Ehteshamuddin Telefilm / Express Entertainment[16]
2013-2014 Kitni Girhain Baaqi HainYes YesYes Angeline Malik Gul wrote the most episodes of this series / HUM TV
2013-2014 Pehchaan Yes YesYes Khalid Ahmed 20 Episodes / Aplus Entertainment
2014-2015 ZidYes YesYes Adnan Wai Qureshi 24 episodes / HUM TV - Running
Other works
2013 Naql-e-Makani,
Badshahat Ka Khatima		Yes YesYes Khalid Ahmed A theatrical rendition of a short story by Manto and a play written by Rajinder Singh Bedi, both presented at NAPA auditorium.[17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Talkhiyan - Reviews by desirantsnraves".
  2. ↑ "A story of bitterness-Talkkhiyaan". Express Tribune. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Pehchan - Reviews by desirantsnraves".
  4. ↑ "Telefilms That are worth to watch". Desi Rants. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Zid - Engrossing warts and all". Dawn News. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Bee Gul upcoming Drama". Dramas Review. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  7. ↑ http://www.dawn.com/news/1152676
  8. ↑ "Bee Gul Stories Themes and Influences". Desi Rants. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Zid an upcoming Bee Gul Drama". Dramas Review. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Bee Gul". Dramas Pakistani. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Talkhiyaan OST". Dramas Online. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Ain TV series". TV.com. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Ain watch online". Women Central. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  14. ↑ "And the Finalist are". Express Tribune. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Spotlight Hum Awards". Dawn News. January 23, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Express telefilms: Chup ka shor". dramasonline. November 10, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Khalid Ahmad Double Theater Plays". Tribune Pakistan. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
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